Hennepin Canal Paddling Route
| Trail Activity |
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| City | Annawan (IL), Atkinson (IL), Colona (IL), Geneseo (IL) |
| Difficulty | Moderate, Difficult |
| Length | 29.90 miles |
Explore the Hennepin Canal by boat, paddling from the edge of Henry County to the Rock River. This route will require some portaging and an adventurous spirit, but will be a rewarding way to visit a local historic treasure.
Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail (HCPT)
| Trail Activity |
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| City | Annawan (IL), Atkinson (IL), Colona (IL), Henry County (IL), Milan (IL), Moline (IL), Rock Island (IL) |
| Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
| Length | 44.80 miles, Network |
The QC section of the Hennepin Canal Parkway trail is an asphalt and crushed stone trail along the historic Hennepin Canal, which is a 104.5-mile linear park in total, spanning five Illinois counties from the Mississippi River to the Illinois River.
Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail: Henry County Eastern Section
| Trail Activity |
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| City | Annawan (IL), Atkinson (IL), Geneseo (IL), Henry County (IL) |
| Difficulty | Easy, Moderate |
| Length | 16.20 miles, Network |
This section of the Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail stretches between Lock 24 near Geneseo and the Henry/Bureau County border, passing by two locks and two aqueducts, on both paved and gravel surfaces.



